Gluten-Free Meatloaf Recipe

I have a meatloaf recipe that a friend gave me years ago. The recipe quickly became a family favorite. It is easy to increase the recipe for larger crowds. And it is delicious.

The only problem: the second ingredient is torn bread. Since my diagnosis with Celiac Disease, I have tried various ways to substitute the torn bread in this meatloaf recipe. I have used torn gluten-free bread {don’t try this, it is disgusting}. I’ve tried Corn Crumbs which worked as a mediocre alternative, but didn’t do much to bind the meatloaf together.

Then I started experimenting with the different products made from coconut, particularly the Coconut Secrets brand. I have used their Coconut Crystals in almost every recipe and I love the Coconut Aminos as a replacement for soy sauce.

Here’s the thing with most gluten-free products. They are off-the-chart high in carbs and can cause you to pack on the pounds in no time flat. Most bread-like gluten-free foods have a high glycemic index number, and this raises blood sugar. Celiac Disease sufferers already have a huge battle with food. Eating something that might trigger thyroid disease (which is high among Celiacs) or diabetes is dangerous. It is best for us to stay away for starchy, carb-y foods.

All that to say, coconut flour is a great replacement for the torn bread in the recipe. It is perfect for binding the meatloaf together, and it gives the meatloaf a very slight {and I mean slight} sweet taste without any coconut flavor. By substituting Coconut Crystals for brown sugar and Coconut Aminos for Worcestershire sauce, this recipe becomes the perfect gluten-free meatloaf.

In case you are wondering, the aminos and crystals do not have any coconut-y taste. The crystals taste like brown sugar, and the aminos taste like soy sauce.

The recipe also has an optional sauce that is spread on top of the meatloaf prior to putting it in the oven. The sauce is what really makes this meatloaf so delicious. It caramelizes a little while cooking.

Disclosure: I am not an affiliate of Coconut Secrets nor am I compensated by them when I recommend their products. They have generously sent me a package containing some of the products used in this recipe.

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Sorry to hear about your Celiac dx, I know that makes for a lot of work when cooking. But this recipe sounds fabulous and really so easy (and looks yummy, too). So many people are finding they are gluten intolerant, I’m going to print your recipe for them. Thanks for sharing, I saw your link at Sew Much Ado.

Mary,
Thanks for mentioning that. I’ve seen coconut sugar (aka crystals) at Costco. I get my Coconut Crystals at Whole Foods. They are available at most healthy food stores, like Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, and Newflower/Sunflower

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